Hello, I’m Jennifer Farley – also known as Jen. I’m an Irish author, illustrator and designer.
I create illustrations for children’s picture books, maps, editorial projects, t-shirts and digital graphics. My artwork is bright and colourful, with a touch of retro charm, a splash of texture and a hint of humour.
Over the years I’ve written and illustrated children’s books of my own, as well as collaborating with other authors. I’m a former director and current member of Illustrators Ireland, and I’m also a member of the Association of Illustrators (UK) and Visual Artists Ireland.
With a master’s degree in Design, I’ve taught Photoshop, Illustrator and Design Theory for more than 15 years.
Alongside my book work and illustration work, I run Drawing The Dog – a shop dedicated to my hand-drawn art celebrating dogs and the people who love them.
Originally from Dublin, I now live in rural Ireland with my husband and our two much-loved rescue dogs, Betty the Mini Schnauzer and Albert the Yorkie.
Contact Me: jennifer@jenfarley.com
Artist Bio
Jennifer Farley is an author, illustrator and designer from Dublin. She specialises in illustration for children’s books and maps, creating bright, colourful artwork often with a playful twist.
Jennifer is the author and illustrator of Wonder-Vet, Scout’s Best Day Ever , and Island of Adventures . She has also illustrated books in collaboration with other authors, including Shooting for the Stars by Norah Patten (winner of the An Post Irish Children’s Book of the Year 2019), Take the Lead by Elena Browne, and Astronaut Academy by Steve Martin. As part of a collaborative team, she contributed illustrations to Girls Play Too by Jacqui Hurley (shortlisted for An Post Irish Children’s Book of the Year 2020) and Bliain na nAmhrán (Year of Song) by Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin (Children’s Books Ireland Judges’ Special Award 2017).
Her work has been exhibited in Dublin, London and New York, and she regularly takes part in group exhibitions with Illustrators Ireland. In 2015 she held her first solo show, Pocketful of Rainbows.
Jennifer is also the founder of Drawing The Dog, a shop dedicated to her hand-drawn art celebrating dogs and the people who love them. You can view more of her illustration and design portfolio at www.JenFarley.com.
Originally from Dublin, Jennifer now lives in rural Ireland with her husband and their two dogs.
Instagram: @jenniferfarleyillustration
Bibliography
Wonder-Vet. The Amazing Adventures of Aleen Cust. The first female vet in Britain and Ireland – Author & Illustrator (Beehive Books – Published 2023)
Blot’s Most Marvellous Historical Guide To Printing Books – Illustrator (National Print Museum – Published 2021)
Girls Play Too 2 – Illustrator (Merrion Press – Published September 2021)
Ireland – The People The Places The Stories – Illustrator (Scholastic – Published October 2021)
Scout’s Best Day Ever – Author & Illustrator (O’Brien Press Published March 2021)
Girls Play Too – Illustrator (Merrion Press Published August 2020) – Shortlisted Irish Children’s Book Of The Year
Take The Lead – Illustrator (O’Brien Press Published 2020)
Shooting For The Stars – Illustrator (O’Brien Press Published 2019) – Winner Irish Children’s Book Of The Year
Island Of Adventures – Author & Illustrator (O’Brien Press Published 2018)
Bliain na nAmhrán – Illustrator (Futa Fata Published 2017) –
Winner Judges Special Merit Award CBI – Children’s Book Of The Year Award
Animals – An Alphabet of Beautiful Bold Beasties – Author & Illustrator (Ooh Lovely Published 2015)
Astronaut Academy – Illustrator (Ivy Kids Published 2015)
Farid’s Rickshaw Ride – Illustrator (St. Patrick’s Drumcondra Published 2014)
Journals & Activity Books Published By Ooh Lovely
Author & Illustrator :
My Very Own Gratitude Journal
My Very Own Bird Watching Journal
My Very Own Travel Journal
My Very Own National Parks USA Journal
My Very Own Book Journal
My Very Own Museum Journal